Introduction
For flower lovers with balcony facing north and lighting conditions, growing flowers is almost equivalent to growing a few pots of green ivy and spider plants. There are not many flower-viewing plants available. Today I will take you to learn about a new indoor potted green plant that is shade-resistant, easy to nourish, can see leaves and loves to bloom. I hope you like it.
1. Understand "Pink Begonia"
Pink Begonia
Begonia plants are undoubtedly the "new favorite" of potted plants in recent years. From the initial bamboo begonia to the later trout begonia, pink sailfish begonia, etc., they have all become popular "Internet celebrity" flowers. The one I introduced today is called Begania Benigo Pink, which is also a member of the Begonia family. It is also an excellent variety and can be raised by even novice flower lovers.
plant type compact
pink begonia belongs to the upright sub-shrub . The plant has very good uprightness and many branches. The plant is very compact and has lush branches and leaves. The plant height energy reaches 2 meters (ground planting). It is a gardening ornamental variety, which is very suitable for flower pot planting. Small flower pots with a diameter of 15 cm can be raised. The plant height energy of the pot plant is controlled at 30-50 cm. It can be placed in balcony, windowsills, corridors, indoor halls, desktops and other places for decorative ornamental purposes.
Flowers and leaves are beautiful
is different from other begonias. The pink begonias are mainly observed with leaves. The leaves are very beautiful, with long and oval shapes. The front is dark green, with many pink spots on the leaves, and the back is brown-red, which is very festive, and it remains lush and vibrant all year round. The flowers are also good, cyme -shaped, one branch is a bouquet of flowers, the small flowers are in the shape of love, pink, the flowers and leaves are beautiful, and the ornamental value is high.
is also diligent in bloom
In addition to its external "appearance" online, the flowering ability of the pink begonia is also excellent. It has super blooming ability and is cultivated in warm indoors. It is the flowering period all year round. This wave of flowers has not yet bloomed, and the next wave has already emerged from the branches, which makes people happy and troubled. What is happy is that there are flowers in all seasons, and what is troubled is that the fallen flowers often need to be cleaned.
2. Growth habits of begonia
very solid plants
begonia native to the shaded trees in tropical rainforests. The climate there is warm and moist, and there is no direct light all year round. Only a little astigmatism can penetrate the leaf layer and reach the ground, which has developed their shade-tolerant properties. Even the northern balcony with insufficient light and closed balcony can develop a very beautiful state. Its advantages also include rapid growth, heat, drought, barren resistance, and no diseases and pests. Its disadvantages are only one "not cold-resistant". After all, it is tropical plant .
3. Planting suggestions for pink begonia
shade-resistant and easy to nourish
flower pot: The requirements for cultivation containers are not high, plastic pots and ceramic pots are both OK. It is recommended to use plastic pots if you need to move the position frequently. The diameter does not need to be very large. Use small pots first for seedlings, and then change to large pots after growing up. Do not "enter the seedlings into large pots";
Soil: Not picky about soil, and can be planted in garden soil. Of course, horticulture nutritional soil will be better, and it is better to use it in combination with garden soil + nutrient soil;
Suitable for the environment: It is very adaptable to the environment, and can be planted in the south balcony, north balcony, under the eaves and other places;
Watering: Although begonias are drought-resistant, they also like wet. It is recommended to follow the principle of "dry and wet when wet". When the soil is dry, it must be watered, and you like wet but not dry;
will turn red if it is too sunny
Fertilization: In order to make it grow faster and bloom more, you can often give it some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer . Use both in turn and apply more thin fertilizer, which is best 2 to 3 times a month;
summer: Begonias are heat-resistant but not sun-resistant. In addition to being able to be sun-dried in spring, autumn and winter, you need to move to a cool and ventilated place in summer;
overwintering: The plant is not cold-resistant and can only withstand low temperatures of about 5 degrees at least. If it is below 5 degrees, it needs to be moved to a warm room. In the north, it will be in the autumn. If you have heating at home, it will continue to bloom in winter.
Propagation: The plants of the Begonia family are relatively simple to reproduce , just cut. Take semi-ripe branches, and the water will take root for about a week, and you can transplant it in half a month. This year you have a pot of begonia, and there may be a group next year.
Indoor potted plants are a high-end indoor ornamental green plant that has emerged in recent years. It combines leaves and flowers appreciation, and the maintenance cost is low. It is just watering it normally. It can also be used for novices to control it. Friends who still lack flowers on the balcony of their home can try it.
